Charitable Foundation ” Blago” implements the ICF ” Public Health Alliance ” project under the working title ” HIV / AIDS and tuberculosis prevention among vulnerable groups in the Kharkov region” and the “Solidarite SIDA” project under the working title “Developing a system of identification and treatment of sexually transmitted infections and inflammatory diseases of urogenital tract in representatives of group at risk order to reduce the risk of HIV infection”.

Target group:

commercial sex workers (CSW)

Objectives of the projects:

to reduce the number of new cases of HIV among commercial sex workers (CSW) and prevent them from spreading HIV infections among users of sexual services.

Services:

Consultations on topics: ways of HIV transmission, methods of emergency prevention in case of risky behavior. If necessary – customer support to the Kharkiv Regional AIDS Center.

For early detection of HIV and STIs clients can undergo self-testing with rapid (rapid tests) for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B (under the guidance and with the help of a social worker). Also, gynecologists and dermatovenereologists can test clients with rapid tests for chlamydia and gonorrhea.